William Shakespeare’s literary works have succeeded in confounding high school students for years.

Whether it’s the Elizabethan English or the iambic pentameter, the name Shakespeare and ease of comprehension generally do not go together.

By Sarah EdmondsBottom, played by Liberty High School junior Parker Simpson, isn’t quite sure to what to make of the strong come-on from Fairy Queen Titania, senior Natalie Gress, in the Patriot Players’ production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’

That changes when his work is acted out on a stage, though, said Liberty senior Alison Fesler.